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Kinova Gen3: Getting Started Guide

Booting Up the robot

Check if the "Emergency Stop" button is not pressed down. Twist the red button to make sure the robot is getting power.

 

To start the robot hold the power button on the base of the robot for 3 seconds.

  • Holding it for 10 seconds will result in a factory reset

  • Wait for the Amber light to turn solid Green

 

Connecting a computer to the robot

All the computers in the Robotics and Mechatronics Makerspace are already connected to the Kinova Gen 3

If you want to use your own computer to work with the robot:

  • Connect it (via ethernet) to the router located in the Robotics and Mechatronics Makerspace